Peruvian Woman Faces Severe Charges for Alleged Drug Smuggling in Bali**

The case highlights Indonesia's stringent drug laws as a Peruvian woman is charged with smuggling cocaine and ecstasy, reportedly for payment through a dark web contact.**

 

A 42-year-old Peruvian woman, referred to as N.S., stands accused of trying to smuggle nearly $70,000 worth of cocaine and ecstasy into Bali. Authorities revealed that the drugs were concealed in multiple locations, including her underwear and even a sex toy.

According to Bali police's narcotics unit director, Radiant, customs officials noticed suspicious behavior from the woman, prompting them to conduct a thorough search. They discovered 1.4 kilograms (approximately 3.1 pounds) of cocaine and 43 ecstasy pills carefully hidden in six plastic packages neatly wrapped in black duct tape within a green bra and other personal items.

The woman allegedly disclosed that she was promised $19,000 by a contact she met through the dark web in April for the smuggling job. She traveled from Barcelona, Spain, with a layover in Doha, arriving at Bali’s international airport on August 12.

Shortly after arriving, she was detained at the airport upon customs officials alerting the police. Indonesia is notorious for its stringent drug laws, where offenders can face harsh penalties, including the death sentence. While the country had halted executions since 2017, the severe consequences of drug trafficking remain a critical issue.

In a related situation last month, three British nationals narrowly avoided execution after being caught trying to smuggle cocaine disguised as packets of Angel Delight into Indonesia. The international community remains watchful of such severe drug-related offenses in the region.